Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data
The investigation comes amid an escalating — and political — showdown between the Trump administration and the city over control of the police department. It wasn't immediately clear what federal laws could have been violated by the possible manipulation of crime data.
The mayor's office declined to comment on the matter.
The New York Times was first to report on the investigation. Earlier this year, a Metropolitan Police Department commander suspected of manipulating crime data was placed on paid administrative leave, NBC Washington reported.
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Associated Press writer Matt Brown contributed to this report.
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